NAR is urging federal officials to include self-employed real estate professionals in a proposed rule that could expand access to association health plans.

The Wealth Building Summit at the Florida Realtors Convention & Trade Expo challenged Realtors to think beyond the next transaction, with sessions on investing, tax strategy, long-term ownership, financial habits and creative ways to build lasting wealth.

Florida placed 19 cities among SmartAsset’s top 75 U.S. boomtowns, led by Palm Coast, North Port and Palm Bay, based on housing, workforce and economic growth.

Florida home sales and pending sales continued to rise in July, suggesting buyers are moving forward even as the mortgage-rate advantage they had earlier this year fades.

More Americans are working past 65, changing what some older buyers want in a home, from office space and strong internet to low-maintenance features.

Stalled listings may need better pricing, stronger photos, updated descriptions, seller incentives and renewed agent outreach before sellers turn to a price cut, real estate coach Darryl Davis says.